What are the opening hours of the exhibition

The Stadtgalerie follows the hours of the Stadtmuseum Amberg: Tuesday to Friday 11 to 16, Saturday and Sunday 11 to 17, closed on Monday. Access via the main entrance of the Stadtmuseum.

Is there an admission fee for the Stadtgalerie

Admission to the Stadtgalerie ALTE FEUERWACHE is free. Tickets are only required for the Stadtmuseum, the gallery itself is freely accessible.

Are there guided tours or educational offerings

Guided tours and programs are announced specifically for the exhibition. Groups can make inquiries at the Stadtmuseum. Information will follow via the museum channels.

Is the exhibition accessible for people with disabilities

Access is generally step-free and possible via the Stadtmuseum. Due to the historical building fabric, some areas are restricted. Barrier information and assistance are available at the reception.

Is photography allowed in the exhibition

Photography is generally possible for private purposes; further use requires prior permission from the museum. Please consult at the reception.

Where can I park and how do I get there

Parking is recommended at the Amberger Congress Centrum, parking lot Schießstätteweg. Amberg train station is within walking distance; access is via Zeughausstraße 18.

Threads, Net, Labyrinth: Experience The Ariadne Project in Amberg

Name: The Ariadne Project – Belle Shafir & Hanna Regina Uber
Start: 2026-01-29T12:00:00+01:00
End: 2026-04-12T19:00:00+02:00
Location: Stadtgalerie ALTE FEUERWACHE im Stadtmuseum Amberg

Ariadne's Thread Re-Spun: A Spatial Installation in Amberg

The Stadtgalerie ALTE FEUERWACHE transforms into an intense, multisensory art experience: Belle Shafir (Tel Aviv/Amberg) and Hanna Regina Uber (Aschach/Amberg) unfold an installation with The Ariadne Project that intriguingly links myth, material, and the present. A display atmosphere emerges between thread, net, and labyrinth, uniting artwork contemplation, aesthetic experience, and contemplative calm.

Myth Meets Present: Ariadne, Arachne, Minotaur

At the center lies the narrative power of the thread. Shafir transforms crocheted nylon and horsehair into delicate structures reminiscent of spider webs, DNA structures, and threads of memory. Uber designs a digital labyrinth as an immersive space installation – an ordered bewilderment where visitors could follow the temptations of false Ariadnes. Thus, ancient motifs merge with contemporary installation into a dense iconography of guidance, seduction, and liberation.

Material as Signifier: Horsehair, Thread, Bronze and Sound References

The tactile presence of the materials determines the spatial effect: knitted strands of hair, lines similar to taut threads, dotted needle settings. Shafir's artistic practice – ranging from natural materials to video, drawing, and performance – reflects memory, identity, and transformation. Uber's sculptural thinking – shaped by public plastic and bronze casting – opens the installation to walkable sculpture in the digital age. A composed sound layer accentuates light, shadow, and movement.

Art Historical Context: From Installation Art to New Mythology

The curation precisely navigates through a contemporary mythopoetics: installation, object, media art, and spatial drawing combine into a walkable narrative architecture. LSI keywords like painting, sculpture, installation, art direction, artwork analysis, spatial presentation help to locate the spectrum – from wunderkammer aesthetics to investigative contemporary art.

EEAT Founded: Biographies and Work Horizons

Belle Shafir, born in Amberg and living in Tel Aviv, works multimedia with horsehair, video, drawing, and performance; her installations address memory, identity, and genetic metaphors. Hanna Regina Uber, a sculptor from Aschach near Amberg, realizes sculptures in public spaces and work cycles between bronze, stone, and digital realms. Both positions connect material expertise, clear form language, and sensual-intellectual depth clarity.

Communication and Visitor Experience

Entry to the Stadtgalerie ALTE FEUERWACHE is through the main entrance of the Stadtmuseum. The bright gallery spaces allow for focused artwork contemplation; barrier information and service offerings from the venue facilitate access. For an undisturbed art experience, morning hours on weekdays are recommended.

Visitor Feedback

The reactions of visitors are clear: The Ariadne Project delights art enthusiasts. On Facebook, it says: 'Concentrated spatial effect, strong thread metaphor.' On YouTube: 'The installation ignites curiosity for an intense aesthetic experience on site.'

Conclusion: Expect a precisely curated, immersive installation between thread, net, and labyrinth. Colors, lines, materials, and light unfold a strong art experience – definitely visit live and savor the atmosphere of the Stadtgalerie in Amberg.